Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Files Wrongful Death Against Assisted Living Facility
The family of a Denver woman who died in an assisted living facility has filed a lawsuit against the assisted living facility claiming that their negligence directly resulted in the woman’s death. According to the lawsuit, the woman was left unattended in the shower where she slipped and fell. According to the woman’s care… Read More »
Label Mixup On Cannabis Products Leads To Wrongful Death Suit
A recreational marijuana manufacturer is now facing nine lawsuits after they mixed up CBD and THC products. A tenth lawsuit alleging wrongful death has yet to be filed but will be. According to an attorney representing the victims, they experienced marijuana intoxication after consuming the product that was labeled CBD. CBD is a non-psychoactive… Read More »
Fentanyl Overdose Results In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A grieving widow filed a lawsuit against her husband’s doctor and pharmacist alleging that a cocktail of hydrocodone, fentanyl, Xanax led to respiratory arrest, overdose, and death. The wife was working a night shift. When she got back home at around 3 a.m., she found her husband dead. The lawsuit was dismissed by the… Read More »
Lawsuit: Doordash Needs To Stop Texting Drivers During Delivery
When it comes to rideshare and similar services, there have been quite a few bumps in the road in terms of lawsuits and legislation. In the early days of Uber, lawsuits were filed against the company claiming that their app was forcing drivers to rush to avoid bad marks on their record. Uber made… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Ambulance Driver Dumps Patient At Wrong House
A bizarre lawsuit has been filed against an ambulance company after a man was dropped off outside the wrong house. The descendant had just received dialysis treatment and was left in a wheelchair outside a house numbered 223. His address was 233. No one attempted to alert anyone that their loved one was home…. Read More »
Wrongful Death Filed After Student-Athlete Killed In Elevator
An attorney for the family of a student-athlete who was crushed to death in a chilling elevator accident has filed a number of wrongful death lawsuits against a slew of parties all of whom they claim contributed liability and negligence to the matter. The student was going to an athlete prep academia that hopes… Read More »
Honda Faces Lawsuit Over TBI Of Child
A family has filed a lawsuit against Honda after their Odyssey (a minivan) was implicated in a crash that critically injured a seven-year-old girl. The child now suffers from traumatic brain injury. The family claims that critical design flaws within the Odyssey contributed to the girl’s injuries. According to the suit, the family was… Read More »
Hospitals Sued After Snow Blower Accident
An incident involving a snow blower sent a man to the hospital where he died of his injuries, according to a recent lawsuit filed in Maine. The plaintiff was struck in the abdomen by the snow blower’s handle and suffered a ruptured spleen. The family has filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuit… Read More »
Family Of Woman Killed By “Super-Load” Truck Wins $730 Million In Texas
The family of a Texas woman who was driving from one church service to another won a $730 million settlement from the trucking company. According to the lawsuit, she was killed by a 200,000-pound “super-load” truck that was being escorted by two pilot vehicles, one in the front and another in the back. This… Read More »
Mother Sues Children’s Hospital After Daughter Dies
A Birmingham mother is suing Children’s Hospital after her daughter died under their care, according to a recent article. The girl became sick in April when she was complaining of stomach pain, fever, and nausea. She was diagnosed with appendicitis and given an antibiotic as opposed to surgical intervention. Later that month, the girl’s… Read More »
